XPO Logistics, Inc
Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet — Fractures — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | XPO Logistics, Inc | Report ID | 2022076179 |
| Address | 608 Rogers Rd | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36303 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Neck and back |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet | Source of Injury | Roofs, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Floor, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | 1608862 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.25000, -85.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of a roof changing a light bulb. The employee fell through the roof to the concrete floor about 25 feet below, suffering a broken neck and three broken back vertebrae.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2022, a worker at XPO Logistics, Inc in DOTHAN, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the neck and back. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet, with roofs, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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